A worker was rescued from a lift August 18, 2025, in Indialantic, Florida. The worker became stuck when the lift malfunctioned, and fire crews rescued the worker, according to a Space Coast Daily report.

A worker was rescued from a lift August 9, 2025, in Burton, South Carolina. The worker was suspended 40 feet in the air when the lift tilted onto two wheels and was leaning against a tree. Firefighters worked for approximately 30 minutes to free the worker, according to a WTOC report.

A worker was rescued when the lift he was in malfunctioned August 6, 2025, in North Canton, Ohio. The worker was stranded 75 feet up. Firefighters positioned a ladder truck so the worker could descend without injury, according to a CBS 19 report.

A worker was rescued from a hydraulic lift after it malfunctioned June 7, 2025, in Columbus, Indiana. The worker was stuck 30 feet up, but firefighters were able to find emergency-release instructions, which enabled them to safely lower the man to the ground, according to a WKKG report.

A worker became stuck 15 feet in the air after a lift he was working in broke June 3, 2025, in Salem, Ill. Workers on the ground were able to send up a rope, but on the way down, the stuck worker got his feet and ankles entangled in the rope, leaving him upside down. […]